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Aug 23, 2019 14:04:55   #
FS Digest
 
I hope this question doesn’t get me heckled (I am sure it will).

I’m looking at rod and it’s rated lure: 3/4 - 2oz. Am I wrong to assume that weight includes sinker and lure/bait?

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by Greekguy78

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Aug 23, 2019 14:05:00   #
FS Digest
 
You don't use those with a lure.

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by Nokidsinthiscoat

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Aug 23, 2019 14:05:04   #
FS Digest
 
Okay let me rephrase it sinker/bait. I understand a pencil lure doesn’t need a sinker. But don’t you need one if your feathering jigs for bait fish?

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by Greekguy78

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Aug 23, 2019 14:05:08   #
FS Digest
 
Like I said I’m a beginner, so I’m learning

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by Greekguy78

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Aug 23, 2019 14:05:12   #
FS Digest
 
It means that the rod you have is designed to throw lures/weights totalling between three quarters of an ounce and two ounces. Loading the rod with a much heavier weight risks breaking it on a FULL POWER cast, and lighter lures wont flex the rod like they should allowing you to load extra power into the "flex" of the rod to increase cast distance. All in all try to match the rating of your rod but don't stress it. If you're throwing something heavy be gentle.

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by Rough1

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Aug 23, 2019 14:05:21   #
FS Digest
 
That’s what I thought, I’ve done so much reading I confuse myself...

Thank you

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by Greekguy78

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Aug 23, 2019 15:41:22   #
Wally6 Loc: Nashville Tn.w
 
Hey Greekguy78. Thanks for asking that question like yourself i'm a beginner as well.at least you ask qustions about the the rod before you walk to the cash register.unlike myself i just walk into walmark pick up two gook looking rods and headed to check out. And you was worred about been heckled.wally6. Good luck.

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Aug 23, 2019 18:28:00   #
wd4ity Loc: Middle Georgia, Forsyth
 
It is the total weight of whatever you're casting. Like a Texas rig worm consist of the plastic worm, the hook, the weight, and a plastic bead if you use one of those. It's the total weight of everything tied onto the end of your line.

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Aug 23, 2019 18:32:35   #
Garry Loc: Wellborn, Florida
 
there you go

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Aug 24, 2019 16:56:22   #
Bullfrog Rock
 
GG78,,depending on which fish your after, 8 pound test is good. For most circumstances

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